Research Assistant - Cancer Institute - Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's in Ft. Lauderdale seeks a Research Assistant to support the Cancer Institute. You will coordinate projects, recruit subjects for observational studies, maintain research databases, and help draft protocols and manuscripts.

The role requires basic research experience or related education, strong English communication, and knowledge of statistics. Collaboration with researchers and staff is essential to ensure data integrity.

Qualifications

• AA or 2 years of research or healthcare experience.
• Strong English communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with researchers and staff; assist in project development.
• Draft and submit manuscripts for publication.
• Assist staff with inquiries and provide timely information.
• Maintain patient data in the database and ensure accurate input.
• Provide feedback to staff and update patient records as needed.
• Prepare grant progress reports and help troubleshoot.
• Serve as liaison between Research Institute and study departments.

Skills

Biomedical interest

English communication

Statistics knowledge

Tracking systems

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Attention to instructions

Education

AA or 2 yrs exp

Job description

Job Description - Research Assistant - Cancer Institute - Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Days) (302031)

Job Description

Research Assistant - Cancer Institute - Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Days) - 302031

Description

Job Summary

Participates and coordinates research projects, works closely with research team in recruiting subjects to observational studies, maintains research databases, and assists in the drafting of research protocols and manuscripts.

Job Specific Duties

• Responsible for working closely with researchers, NCH Research Institute staff, and other health care providers.
  
• Assist in the development of research projects, writing of manuscripts, and submitting of manuscripts for publication.
  
• Assists study staff with any concerns or questions by promptly providing the information and feedback as requested.
  
• Maintains and updates patient information in database; ensures data is collected, input and reported appropriately and completely.
  
• Provides feedback to clinical and administrative staff in Research regarding any concerns; ensures data base reflects documentation of the patient record and update when needed.
  
• Provides reports on grant progress and assists in troubleshooting.
  
• Serves as liaison for Research Institute with all departments involved with the study.

Qualifications

• AA, medical, technical school (OR) 2 years of research or healthcare experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the biomedical or clinical sciences.
  
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
  
• Working knowledge and coursework in statistics.
  
• Familiarity with the computer based tracking systems.
  
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with co-workers.
  
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.